The ASATI Miami Dolphins air supported structure training facility clear spans 420’ long x 230’ wide x 70’ high providing a total climate controlled enclosure over 96,600 sq. ft. football field. Each end of the dome includes two large blisters for camera crews to film the practice activities without any obstructions.
ASATI proven patented bias-cable net dome provides the structural rigidity for A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE 140 mph wind load. The total interior of this huge dome is climate controlled by the forced air-conditioned inflation systems with automatic controls for maintaining desired 65-degree interior temperature when outside temperatures are at 100 degrees. The structure is made of 2 layers of Dupont coated structural fabric reducing the cost of cooling the facility in half. This special highly translucent stay clean coating keeps the fabric envelope white for providing over 1,200-foot candles of a natural outdoor lighting to the interior during the daytime hours without need of turning on expensive artificial lighting.
The 100 DAFT HANGLITE lighting system provides 60 foot candles of indirect glare free sports lighting over the entire playing areas. THE DAFT Hanglite® system when tested against all other lighting systems proves to provide double the foot candles while reducing electric cost by more then 30%.
Dimensions: 420’ L x 230’ W x 70’ H
Size: 96,000 sq. ft.
The Facility is up: Year round
Purpose: Football Training Facility
Location: Florida
Number of Lights: 100
Type of Lights: G-1 1,000 watt Metal Halide Hanglite
HVAC: (4) 100 ton AC Units
Fabric: Translucent White with Tedlar coating
Insulation: R-8 Thermal Construction
Cable System: Full Bias Cable Net System
Special Features:
• Each end of the dome includes two large blisters for camera crews to film the practice activities without any obstructions.
• Constructed to withstand category 4 hurricane conditions
